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Nike recently opened its newest building in its World Headquarters in Oregon, and it’s absolutely mind-blowing. The sportswear giant decided to name the state-of-the-art building after none other than Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, and there’s no denying that it has lived up to the lofty expectations. When you name anything after one of […]

Shaquille O’Neal is definitely one of the most savage people you’ll ever come across in your life. A clear testament to this fact is how Shaq sabotaged his own meeting with Nike just to be able to sign with Reebok instead. This was early in Shaq’s legendary career. He was at a crossroads as he […]

One of the faces of the United States Men’s National Team is making a big endorsement change. Christian Pulisic is jumping ship from Nike to go to Puma. Courtesy of Complex, Christian Pulisic talked about what went into the decision for him. “I mean one of their biggest points and another massive reason why that […]

A week after ripping apart Nike for planning to release Kyrie 8 without his approval, Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving appears to be doing some damage control. In a statement shared by Shams Charania of The Athletic, Irving explained the reason for his angry reaction and the status of his relationship with the sports apparel […]

Puma invested a lot of money in Charlotte Hornets teenage sensation LaMelo Ball. The 6-foot-6 point guard took the league by storm in his debut season, and it is clear that Puma has been reaping the benefits of their decision to put their eggs on the LaMelo basket. As it turns out, not only is […]

Cade Cunningham is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft on Thursday night. Before that takes place, the sensational guard has inked a big time deal with Nike, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Cade Cunningham — the expected No. 1 overall pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft — has […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had many signature shoes over the years, and it seems Vanessa Bryant worked on a special Kobe shoe in honor of Gianna that was going to be released by Nike. However, Vanessa recently didn’t re-sign the contract with Nike, so this Mambacita shoe wasn’t supposed to see the light […]

Nike announced Thursday night it terminated its sponsorship with Brazilian soccer superstar Neymar after he refused to participate in the investigation of a sexual assault allegation made by a company employee. The company issued a statement saying the investigation did not yield any conclusion as to whether an assault occurred, but the company ended its […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s shoes are going to be worn forever it seems like. Even with the rumors regarding the next step for the company, they aren’t done pumping out new colorways and limited editions. Milwaukee Bucks reserve PJ Tucker sported these rare, never-before-seen Kobe colorways that the Bucks rocked for the […]

Back in 2013, Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry almost single-handedly shifted the landscape of the shoe game when he decided to sign with Under Armour over giants such as Nike and Adidas. As it turns out, Steph’s eldest daughter Riley had a lot to do with that momentous decision. Steph had already gone through the […]

Olympic gold medalist and multiple-time world champion gymnast Simone Biles made waves Friday by breaking away from Nike. Biles announced (via Instagram) she was beginning a new partnership with Gap’s Athleta. She explained her appreciation for how the brand has supported women and girls, also emphasizing the importance of Athleta’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star forward and Nike athlete Anthony Davis laments the fact the late Kobe Bryant’s partnership with the “Swoosh” has come to an end. Bryant’s contract with Nike ended last week. Recent trademark filings suggest his estate could be preparing for in independent launch. Davis said it was hard learning time ran out […]

Vanessa Bryant and the Kobe Bryant estate reportedly elected not to renew its partnership with Nike after their contract expired last April 13. Yup, this will likely signal the end of Nike’s Kobe Bryant signature line. Previous reports indicated that Kobe was no longer happy with his Nike deal and was leaning towards making his […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant built one of the most decorated careers in NBA history, and he did it all with signature sneakers on his feet. Given the most recent news of the icon’s estate and Nike cutting ties, though, this specific post is about Kobe Bryant signature sneakers. Bryant entered the NBA in […]

Nike may soon stop its release of the Kobe Bryant signature line. The late NBA icon’s estate has reportedly not renewed its contract with the sporting giant which expired last April 13, per Brendan Dunne of COMPLEX.  This could mark an end of an era for the Nike-Bryant partnership, which began in 2003 and continued […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson continues to find himself in an ugly state as his endorsement deal with Nike will be suspended for the time being, per Jabari Young of CNBC. Nike released this statement on the matter: “We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and have suspended Deshaun Watson. We will continue to closely […]

The Boston Red Sox just unveiled their first jersey without any red in it, releasing new yellow-and-powder-blue uniforms as part of MLB’s collaboration with Nike. This is Nike’s first foray into the MLB alternate uniform game and is part of the City Connect series that will debut over the course of the 2021 season and […]

It’s been just over a year since the tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant, and the seven others involved in the helicopter crash. Two years ago, however, a California-based shoe company, Undefeated, conjoined with Nike to create a special Kobe 4 Proto Collection. In a surprising announcement, Undefeated has restocked […]

Notable Iranian-American venture capitalist Shervin Pishevar is getting dunked on, in a proverbial sense, by Twitter following a thread in which he claims late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was preparing to leave Nike. Pishevar said he and his team pitched Bryant in December 2019 on a shoe concept and a company that would […]

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have yet to play a single minute together as teammates for the Brooklyn Nets, but already, the hype surrounding them has been unreal. So much so, that Nike is reportedly backing a sneaker collaboration between these two superstars. Ben Nethongkome, a Nike footwear designer who helped Irving with the Kyrie […]

Nike, unfortunately, messed up the Kobe Bryant signature sneaker release and now resellers are profiting off of Bryant’s tragic death. Per Harrison Faigen of SB Nation, the SNKRS app was hacked by bots who are trying to sell Bryant’s shoes and jerseys for a lot more than they are worth: That’s all well and good, […]

Congratulations. You just made an incredible choice by clicking on this link. Now, let this video that Nike prepared to honor the late, great Kobe Bryant on his birthday inspire you for the rest of your day. If you’re a die-hard fan of the Los Angeles Lakers legend, prepare some tissues for what you’re about […]

Nike has just announced that they intend to make a huge donation to the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation in honor of the legacy of the late, great Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. Nike provided a statement about their donation on their website: As a part of championing Kobe’s legacy, […]

If you have $600,000 lying around and are a huge fan of Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan, then we have an auction for you. A pair of game-worn Air Jordan 1s, which are also signed by the Bulls icon, is up for sale and they could fetch up to $600,000, per TMZ: “The game-worn, autographed […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans will not only see LeBron James back in action on Thursday, but they’ll also get a first look at the Nike LeBron 18. Per Nick DePaula of ESPN, James is expected to debut the Nike LeBron 18 in the Lakers’ first scrimmage game. First look at the Nike LeBron 18, sketched […]

The pressure is mounting on Dan Snyder and the Washington Redskins to change the name of the franchise. Per a source speaking to The Athletic, Nike will not feature any team gear from the franchise until “Redskins” is changed. As a result of the added pressure and the quickly approaching season, Nike officials expect a […]

Zion Williamson had a short stay with the Duke Blue Devils. Not only did he spend just a single year with the Blue Devils, but the campaign was marred with injuries, causing him to miss out on a good chunk of the season. Nevertheless, this was more than enough to secure him the first overall […]

Nike is not one to shy away from chiming in on the most polarizing of issues, and it has once again proven the same by releasing a powerful ad that addresses the social injustices that have mired America in recent weeks. The giant sporting brand has switched up its famed “Just Do It” slogan in […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is front and center in Nike’s newest inspirational ad, except this features the 16-time NBA All-Star during his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers as he led that epic NBA Finals comeback against the Golden State Warriors in 2016. James lent his familiar voice to narrate the inspirational message in the […]

Kawhi Leonard recently lost his copyright case to Nike, after a federal judge ruled that his Claw (Klaw) logo design did not commit an infraction on Nike’s rights and that the company committed fraud on the Copyright Office by registering the logo. The Los Angeles Clippers star claimed the logo was his design, a battle […]

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan revolutionized the sneaker industry with the release of the Air Jordan line. In fact, his shoes continue to set new records. A pair of game-worn, signed Nike Air Jordan 1s just went for $560,000 in an auction sponsored by Sotheby’s. Via Darren Rovell of The Action Network: A signed pair […]

Nike’s revolutionary entrance into the world of basketball came as a splash, but its popularity was greatly aided by the NBA, although unintentionally. David Falk, the longtime agent of Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan, recalled how the league banned the Air Jordan 1 shoe that is now infamously known as “The Banned” edition due to its […]

One of the hidden gems in “The Last Dance” was some of the tribulations Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan had to go through before signing with a sneaker brand. Episode 5 of the series saw Converse and Adidas fumbling the bag with Jordan while an eager Nike was willing to offer a mega-contract for his […]

Episodes 5 and 6 of “The Last Dance” delved into plenty of subjects, exploring a wide gamut of Michael Jordan antics, his relationships with fellow players, and his ultimate desire to become the best player alive. Here are six of the best things that took place in these episodes of “The Last Dance.” Kobe on […]

Nike is the biggest athletics brand right now on the global market, and there is no denying that it is thanks in large part to the great Michael Jordan. Nike was just an up-and-coming brand when they signed Jordan in the 1980s, and he almost single-handedly carried the brand to the top of the sneaker […]

Nike is without a doubt the biggest athletics brand in the world today, and they have Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan to thank for giving them a much-needed boost during the 80s. As it turns out, Jordan’s agent, David Falk, played a pivotal role in how his client’s marriage with Nike started, and how this […]

In 2003, the market strategists at Nike were searching for their next big star. The answer? LeBron James sneakers. Ultimately, the popular sports apparel company decided to take a chance on an 18-year-old phenom known as LeBron James. This move paid off in a big way, as “The Kid from Akron” would go on to […]

Even before he was selected first overall by the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2019 NBA Draft, Zion Williamson was already a household name. His global popularity was reminiscent of a young LeBron James during his days with St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio. Nonetheless, there are still probably a few things that […]

The history of Michael Jordan’s signature sneakers line dates all the way back to 1984, when Nike offered the young Bulls star a five-year deal worth $500,000 annually. Designed by Peter C. Moore, the original Air Jordan variant is still a hot item on markets around the globe, but you’d better bring your wallet. In […]